Unless you pay for a membership, you won’t be able to send messages or view all of the images on a profile, both of which are necessary to determine if you’re attracted to someone.

You can’t search on the platform or the app, like other dating websites, but rather, you’re delivered five hand-picked matches a day, making it a sometimes slow process to discover compatibility.

It’s time-consuming to sign up and get started, since the questionnaire is very detail-oriented.

The Review

Editor’s Summary:

Considering the rate of divorce continues to tiptoe around 50%, more and more men are finding themselves diving back into the dating pool in their mid-life, attempting to find fellow eligibles. That’s where SilverSingles finds its sweet spot: providing a safe and trusted platform for those over-the-so-called-hill to discover a potential new partner to share their life with. It was originally founded in 2002 as PrimeSingles.net, then rebranded to Single Seniors Meet in 2009, and finally SilverSingles in 2011. In addition to offering the opportunity to find love in the United States, you can also find an international love affair in countless countries including Australia, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and more.

As a general rule of thumb, SilverSingles takes a specific metric to their dating philosophy by not allowing singles to search but pairing them based on a personality test. And it’s one they’ve mastered over the years, since this site has been around for nearly two decades. It’s based on a “Five Factor Model” theory that many personality tests are designed against and was originally developed by experts. Once you go through the process, you can see the results for your own tests and for those people you are paired with. This helps give you a true insight into what they’re seeking in a relationship, as well as what their strengths and values are, hopefully ensuring you have a better experience on the app and offline. The downside of SilverSingles isn’t found in its easy-to-navigate interface or in the quality of members, but rather to get started and start chatting up a storm (and hey, grabbing cocktails!), you have to pay for the service. Without a membership, you aren’t able to view images or send messages, cutting off the chance of romance. Even so, since the crowd is older and often more affluent, the price doesn’t seem to be a barrier, considering many people use and love this app regularly.

In Depth

Ready to finally bite the bullet and download the app? Finding love is one step closer and one day sooner when you get started. From how to sign up to what to expect when you’re interacting with members and how to get the most out of the experience, here’s what you need to know:

Sign-Up Process:

Regardless if you download the app for iOS or Android, or use desktop, one of the most positive reviews for this dating company is in the ease of the interface. That being said, pour yourself a glass of wine or a scotch and give yourself an hour to go through the sign-up process. Unlike other dating sites, SilverSingles doesn’t use Facebook to connect, but does require your email address, age, location and sexuality to get started. After covering all of the basics, you’ll start their lengthy personality test that covers your history, what’s important to you, qualities you seek and ones you dislike, as well as situational questions that get to your heart.

You’ll then be asked to add images and be presented with five matches. While it might be a bummer that you are only presented with five matches, their belief is that fewer, more targeted choices will provide a better experience. Because the matches are created on personality factors, it’s more likely you’ll like them and discover common ground. Just remember to check back daily to see your new matches!

Members/Interactions:

If following the aftermath of a difficult divorce, you find yourself uninterested in a casual hook-up, but rather, want the security of a healthy relationship, SilverSingles might be the best choice for your dating aspirations. Unlike Tinder, Hinge or Bumble, which are meant for more casual encounters, friends with benefits or one night stands, SilverSingles is more focused on creating and stimulating quality connections. You can expect members here to be looking for meaningful conversations, dates that go the distance, and plenty of quality people.

For messaging, it’s important to remember that you must pay to send witty banter back and forth, so if you’re determined to meet someone special, it’s worth the investment. On the silver lining, you know that if you’re matched with someone who messages you, it might be a sign that he or she is serious about dating and will handle the beginnings of your could-be relationship with care.

Key Features:

Meant for those 50 and older, only.

Impressive, lengthy sign-up process that requires thought and time.

Five daily matches based on results of your personality test.

No ability to search, but hand-picked selections.

Investment in membership equals quality suitors.

Safety & Security:

As promised on their website, they take safety and security seriously, protecting the information of their members. As they say on their site, SilverSingles “respects your privacy and has developed this Privacy Policy to illustrate how we are committed to the protection of your privacy and how we use any data and information we collect, with whom we share it and how we safeguard it. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully when using our websites or services or transacting business with us. By using our websites, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you become a Member, you will be able to access the Services associated with the Company product(s) for which you hold a Membership. If you meet certain requirements, the Company may in its discretion make your profile visible to Users of other Websites and Apps operated by the Company for which you do not have a Membership.”

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